A pre-2000 XI that would have been a champion IPL team

#2 Opener 2/All-rounder- Ravi Shastri (India)

To complement Srikkanth's savagery, the team would need a smart player who knows exactly what to do in different match situations and in that regard, Ravi Shastri would be the perfect second opener. He is often portrayed as a dour player but on the contrary, he had a good technique and could hit out when necessary. He would have been a superb T20 opening batsman.

On the other hand, Shastri was an excellent fielder and his steady left-arm off-spin would add another dimension to the bowling attack as well. It needs to be remembered that more often than not, teams with excellent bowling attacks dominate T20 cricket.